WRITERS, MEET THE PUBLISHING WORLD!

The 14th Annual SAN FRANCISCO WRITERS CONFERENCE is next February 16-19, 2017 at the Mark Hopkins Hotel.At the 2017 San Francisco Writers Conference & Classes you will meet people who can help you be the best writer you can be...and get your book published. Presenters include bestselling author Heather Graham (Flawless), John Perkins (Confessions of an Economic Hit Man), William Bernhardt (The Game Master), Jon Agee (Terrific), Rusty Shelton, Steven Spatz (president of BookBaby) and editors from traditional publishing houses. Meet 120+ presenters--literary agents, editors, publishers and bestselling authors. Explore the best ways to publish and promote your work. Hear about new trends in the industry. Boost your social media reach. Build your writing career.

Four days of live sessions and copious networking with people who can advance a writing career. Connect with leaders in both self-publishing and traditional publishing. The advice from literary agents, editors and book marketing experts alone are worth the price of admission!

Registration includes: Access to 80+ sessions; two keynote luncheons & two breakfasts; Gala Welcome party; writer's goodie bag; Ask-A-Pro session; a consult with an editor; pitch & open mic sessions; exhibitors with writing-related services, social events and plenty of one-on-one networking with the presenters. The optional Speed Dating with Agents sponsored by Writer's Digest is just $60 and a pitch practice session hosted by the Tri-Valley CWC is free and open to all.

SFWC also offers Pre and Post Event classes on February 16 & 20 that are open to all writers. As part of the SFWC outreach program, there are also lots of FREE sessions during the conference. See the website for details.

Can't attend in person? Enter the San Francisco Writing Contest. Need a scholarship? Several are available on the website. SFWC is a 501(c)(3)nonprofit.

The San Francisco Writers Conference sells out every year; it's never too early to register. For registration and complete event information visit: http://www.SFWriters.org or call 925-420-6223.

Want to Change the World? Join us at the 2017 San Francisco Writing for Change.

Change happens in September at the Unitarian Universalist Center. It features authors, agents, publishers and editors who believe writing is the best way to bring about positive change. Details for the Change Conference: www.SFWritingforChange.org

The Change Conference is $119. 2017 SFWC Early Bird Registration until August 31st - $675.00; at the door price $795.00; $60 for Speed Dating. Mark Hopkins Hotel offers special attendee rate based on availability.